Building Custom Home Theater

[Robert D]

So most agree that having near field subs is superior to having butt shakers in the sofa?

 

[JonFo]

So most agree that having near field subs is superior to having butt shakers in the sofa?

Depends on what you are trying to achieve.
The nearfield subs (tuned for MBM) are great at fixing the lean mid-bass of older ML models and for addressing room-mode-induced suck-outs at the MLP in the mid-bass / low bass.

Tactile transducers help restore a bit of sensation when you normally listen at low volume, say due to tinnitus or sensitive hearing. Or they can just be all that is necessary to fill in the bottom end for a 2ch setup without a sub.

I have a massive buttkicker on the sofa and have not used it in years as we sit on the upper-level chairs. So it's not that compelling to me. I get much better enjoyment out of the MBMs.

 

[Rich]

Yeah, I appreciate the thoughts, but I think in this 4000 cubic foot room that the four 21” iPal subwoofers are going to leave little desire for additional bass. They purportedly excel in the mid-bass region. I don’t think the nearfields will be necessary. But I will keep it in mind in case I ever feel that I am missing something.

 

[Rich]

Depends on what you are trying to achieve.
The nearfield subs (tuned for MBM) are great at fixing the lean mid-bass of older ML models and for addressing room-mode-induced suck-outs at the MLP in the mid-bass / low bass.

The thing is, the pro drivers of the PSA TV2112 excel at mid base response. So I don’t see this being an issue that would need correction with near field subs.

This quote was supposed to precede my last post, but I’m having a bit of trouble with iOS Safari’s coordination with the MLO forum software.

 

[Rich]

I ordered my hat channel for the ceiling today. Will install the clips this weekend, then the channel next week. Then I’ll be ready to install soffit recessed light fixtures. At that point, I’ll be ready for insulation and drywall. Looking forward to seeing some progress on this part of my home build.

 

[Rich]

Here’s an updated pic of a part of the house where the stucco has been finished, to give you an idea of the look. It’s kind of a creamy white. The trim is the same color as the body of the house.